Treatment approaches
Herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, CBD, TCVM — an honest verdict on the evidence for each approach.
17 pages
- Homeopathy in animals: does it work? What the evidence saysWhat does the evidence say about homeopathy in dogs, cats and horses? Systematic reviews find no effect beyond placebo. An honest overview.No evidence of effect
- Acupuncture & physiotherapy in animals: evidence reviewAcupuncture and physiotherapy for dogs and horses: what does science say? Honest overview with evidence grading and safety information.Weak evidence
- Aromatherapy & essential oils in animalsAromatherapy in dogs and cats: evidence is lacking, but toxicity risks are well documented.Insufficiently studied
- Bach flower remedies in animals: do they work? (UK)What does science say about Bach flower remedies in animals? Independent, evidence-based explanation of efficacy, proof and safety.No evidence of effect
- CBD (cannabidiol) in animals: evidence and safetyCBD in dogs, cats and horses: what does the evidence say? Independent overview of efficacy, safety and legal framework.Weak evidence
- Chiropractic and manual therapy in animalsChiropractic and manual therapy in dogs and horses: evidence, mechanism of action, safety and contraindications listed.Weak evidence
- Hydrotherapy and rehabilitation in animalsHydrotherapy in dogs: what it is, its indications, and what the evidence says about rehabilitation, osteoarthritis and neurological recovery.Reasonable evidence
- Laser therapy (photobiomodulation) in animalsLaser therapy (photobiomodulation) in dogs and horses: what it is, its uses and what the scientific evidence says.Weak evidence
- Magnet therapy in animals: does it work? (NL context)Magnet therapy for dogs and horses: what it is, uses, and scientific evidence. An honest overview without sales claims.No evidence of effect
- Nutrition & nutraceuticals for sick animalsScientific overview of nutrition and nutraceuticals for sick animals: evidence, safety and limits per application.Strong evidence
- Nutritional therapy: diet as medicine in animalsNutritional therapy in dogs and cats: evidence, applications and safety of therapeutic diets for chronic conditions.Strong evidenceSafe when used correctly
- Ozone therapy in animals: does it work? (Dutch context)Ozone therapy in animals: what it is, uses, and scientific evidence for dogs and horses under Dutch law.Weak evidenceCaution — conditions and risks
- Phytotherapy (herbs) for animals: does it work? (Grade C)Phytotherapy for animals: an honest overview of the evidence, safety, and legal framework per herb.Weak evidence
- Prebiotics and the microbiome in animalsPrebiotics (FOS, inulin, MOS) in dogs and cats: evidence, mechanism and safe use for better gut health.Reasonable evidenceSafe when used correctly
- PRP and stem cell therapy in animals: evidence reviewPRP and stem cell therapy in animals: what does the evidence say about efficacy and safety in dogs and horses?Reasonable evidenceSafe when used correctly
- Reiki and energy therapy in animalsReiki and energy therapy in animals: what it is, its uses, and what the scientific evidence says.Insufficiently studied
- TCVM: traditional Chinese veterinary medicine for animalsWhat is TCVM in animals, what does the evidence say, and what are the risks? Independent overview of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine.Insufficiently studied